CN104517766B - Operation button - Google Patents
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Abstract
The present invention provides a kind of operation button, and which raises the operability for the multiple buttons being adjacent to, and operates operability when multiple buttons carry out key-press input simultaneously.It has the multiple buttons (directionkeys) (22 being adjacent to, that is 22U, 22D, 22R, 22L), it is that one kind being capable of these individually operated multiple buttons (22), or the operation button (multidirectional key) (2) of adjacent key (22) is operated simultaneously, operating surface (the upper surface of operation portion 221) in button (22), is formed with protrusion (2X1) in at least part at the position opposite with adjacent key.It, being capable of the individually operated button according to the sense of touch of finger tip by making finger tip touch the protrusion (2X1) of 1 button.Protrusion (2X1) by contacting two adjacent buttons (22) simultaneously is carried out at the same time operation to the two buttons (22), two adjacent buttons can be operated simultaneously according to the sense of touch of finger tip, to improve the operability of button operation.
Description
Technical field
The present invention relates to a kind of operation buttons, selectively operate multiple buttons, correspond to operated button carry out by
Key input more particularly to a kind of operation button that can operate adjacent key simultaneously.
Background technology
The push button button operated by fingertip depression be used as using camera as the operation of the various equipment of representative by
Key is especially used 4 push button buttons in the camera with four directionkeys of cruciform arrangement.One as four directionkeys
Kind of mode consists of the top that can operate 1 button or lower part or left part or right part, can be according to the position of operation
Corresponding 4 directions up and down carry out key-press input.In addition, four directionkeys alternatively, will in above-below direction and
Pairs of two are distinguished on left and right directions, total 4 buttons up and down circumferentially configure, by selectively operating these
Arbitrary button up and down, the button for capableing of respective operations carry out key-press input.Patent Document 1 discloses the former
The technology of four directionkeys can be fallen by pressing each portion up and down for the button for being in annulus plate and making its lodging
Lie prostrate the key-press input in direction.In patent document 2, it is the example of three directionkeys, discloses the latter's with 3 Independent keys
Button.
In four directionkeys, though 4 directions that can be directed to up and down carry out key-press input, carried in recent years
Two adjacent buttons are gone out by while having operated, the operation that key-press input can be carried out to the intermediate direction of the two buttons is pressed
Key.In patent document 1, such as the middle part by operating and pressing the top and right part of annulus plate button, i.e. upper right quarter
The key-press input for thus allowing for upper right, by being separately added into the key-press input in intermediate direction on up and down,
And the key-press input in total 8 directions can be carried out.In addition, in patent document 2, the 3 of the circumference configuration for constituting three directionkeys
In a button, by operating two adjacent buttons simultaneously, the key-press input in the intermediate direction of these buttons, energy can be carried out
Enough carry out the key-press input in total 6 directions.
【Patent document 1】Japanese Patent Laid-Open 2003-272485 bulletins
【Patent document 2】The flat 6-154422 bulletins of Japanese Patent Laid-Open
The technical problems to be solved by the invention
Four directionkeys of patent document 1, due to being to go up bottom left in the different location of circumferencial direction to annulus plate button
The technology that right each portion and their middle part are operated can carry out and each portion up and down between in operation when portion
Same operation.However, since each portion and middle part Qu Do up and down are not obvious, exist operation up and down portion when pair
Middle part carries out the case where maloperation.On the other hand, as three directionkeys of patent document 2, in multiple the pressing of circumference configuration
It in key, while operating in the technology for the key-press input that two adjacent buttons carry out intermediate direction, while operating the two and pressing
Operability when key becomes problem.That is, behaviour when operating these buttons simultaneously if the interval for reducing two adjacent buttons
The property made is although excellent, but if the interval too small when operating 1 button in the presence of maloperation is carried out to adjacent button the case where.
If conversely, increase two adjacent buttons interval, although to each button carry out selection operation when operability it is excellent,
Operating two adjacent buttons simultaneously then becomes more difficult.
For such a problem, in patent document 2, it using on the interval for designing 3 buttons smaller, is respectively pressing
The operating surface of key is equipped with protrusion, and protrusion is utilized when individually operated each button, then while being grasped when operating adjacent key simultaneously
Make the construction of the planar portions of button.However, when the interval for reducing adjacent key is more difficult, especially on the back side of camera
In four directionkeys of configuration, it is equipped with acknowledgement key (ACK button) in center, due to using the circumference around the acknowledgement key to match
The composition of 4 buttons equipped with the small sector being ergonomically designed is accordingly difficult to reduce adjacent key between circumferencial direction
Every.So to four directionkeys of such camera, even if directly applying the technology of patent document 2, it is also difficult to improve while operate
Operability when adjacent key.
The purpose of the present invention is to provide a kind of operation buttons improving operability.
Invention content
The present invention be it is a kind of have a multiple buttons being adjacent to, and can these individually operated multiple buttons, Huo Zhetong
When operate adjacent key operation button, it is characterised in that on the operating surface of button, the opposite position in adjacent key
At least part on be formed with protrusion.That is, being characterized in that consisting of while contacting the protrusion energy of two adjacent buttons
Operation button that is enough while operating the two buttons.
As the mode of protrusion, protrusion is to be protruded in the height direction by a part for operating surface and formed.Alternatively, convex
Portion is to be protruded in the surface direction by a part for operating surface and formed.
As the preferred embodiment of the present invention, by multiple key configurations at circumferencial direction, in the circumference in fan-shaped operating surface
It is respectively formed protrusion on the both ends in direction.In particular, multiple buttons are 4 directionkeys configured up and down, behaviour of the invention
It is configured to four directionkeys as button.In addition, the switch of the equipment including the constituting comprising camera of operation button of the present invention.
Invention effect
In accordance with the invention it is possible to provide the operation button for improving operability.
Description of the drawings
Fig. 1 is the back view of the digital camera for four directionkeys being made of the operation button of the present invention；
Fig. 2 is the front elevation of four directionkeys of embodiment 1 and sectional view when in terms of the directions A；
Fig. 3 is the appearance oblique view of four directionkeys of embodiment 1；
Fig. 4 is the front elevation of four directionkeys of embodiment 2 and sectional view when in terms of the directions A；
Fig. 5 is the front elevation of four directionkeys of embodiment 3 and sectional view when in terms of the directions A；
Fig. 6 is the front elevation of four directionkeys of embodiment 4 and sectional view when in terms of the directions A；
Fig. 7 is the front elevation of four directionkeys of embodiment 5 and sectional view when in terms of the directions A.
Symbol description
1 camera body
2 four directionkeys (operation button)
The protrusions 2X1~2X5
10 rear covers
11 viewfinders
12 mode dials
13 display devices
14 various buttons
15 metallic plates
16 diaphragm switches
21 acknowledgement keys
22 (22U, 22D, 22R, 22L) directionkeys (button)
24 elastic supporting plates
221 operation portions (operating surface)
224 service portions
Specific implementation mode
In the following, being described with reference to the mode of the implementation of the present invention.Fig. 1 is that the operation button of the present invention is disposed in number
The back side of camera and the camera back view for constituting the embodiment of four directionkeys.In the photograph of digital single lens reflex camera DSLR CAM
On machine fuselage 1, it is equipped with viewfinder 11, mode dial 12, the display device 13 being made of LCD (liquid crystal) etc. is equipped with simultaneously
Various operation buttons 14 are matched as one of the operation button 14 on the rear cover 10 of a part for constituting the camera machine fuselage 1
Equipped with four directionkeys 2.Match in the center for the border circular areas that four directionkeys 2 marks off in the part at the back side of lid 10 in the rear
Equipped with the acknowledgement key 21 formed by round button, the top around the acknowledgement key 21 in addition, lower part, left part, the circumference of right part
The upper directionkeys 22U formed by fan-shaped button, lower directionkeys 22D, LeftArrow 22L, right direction key are separately equipped on direction
The all directions key 22 of 22R.Four directionkeys 2, is disposed in position to the right in terms of the back side of camera body 1, photographer
It, can be by its thumb to each button of four directionkeys 2, i.e. acknowledgement key when holding (support) camera body 1 with the right hand
21 and all directions key 22 up and down carry out pressing operation.Certainly, in the state of supporting camera body 1 with a hand
It can be operated with each button 21,22 of four directionkeys 2 of finger pair of another hand.Constitute this 4 directionkeys 22U, 22D,
The directionkeys 22 of 22L, 22R are the buttons in the present invention, are the operation buttons in the present invention by four directionkeys 2 that they are constituted.
4 directionkeys 22 (22U, 22D, 22R, 22L) of the circumference configuration of four directionkeys 2 are respectively individually to advise
Fixed function button is assigned to such as flash lamp sets button or countdown setting button, and in the display device 13
Display picture on when showing the options such as the setting of camera, play as the cursor key function for selecting the option.That is,
By individually operated 4 directionkeys 22 come the cursor shown by display device 13 that moves up and down, cursor is made to be located at needs
The position of option.In addition, by operation acknowledgement key 21 in the state of to good position, be able to confirm that setting to the good position
It is fixed.For example, cursor is moved upward if the upper directionkeys 22U of operation, if the lower directionkeys 22D of operation is moved downwards.Therefore,
Can independent operation be carried out to acknowledgement key and all directions key respectively.In addition, having in option several and with the feelings of rectangular display
Under condition, for example, cursor can be made to the oblique movement in upper right side by operating upper directionkeys 22U and right direction key 22R simultaneously, also may be used
So that cursor is promptly aligned in upper-right position rendering preferences position.It is also identical for other directionkeys, by grasping simultaneously
Make cursor can be made to bottom right, lower-left, all directions movement of upper left in the adjacent both direction key 22 of circumferencial direction.
Fig. 2 (a) is the front elevation of the amplification of four directionkeys 2.Fig. 2 (b) is for illustrating its in-built Fig. 2
(a) in terms of the directions A the sectional view of amplification when.The acknowledgement key 21 and up and down each in a part for lid 10 in the rear
On plate thickness direction, the upper end constituted as the operation portion of each button 21,22 is exposed for the perforation of directionkeys 22 ground configuration
Come.As shown in Fig. 2 (b), the directionkeys 22 has the operation portion 221 in fan-shaped button-shape, and under the operation portion 221
The anti-delinking part 222 for the Flange-shaped Parts that edge is equipped with, and the support portion 223 outstanding downwards below anti-delinking part 222, and described
The following location directly of operation portion 221 rodlike service portion 224 outstanding downwards, these be it is integrally formed by resin material and
At.The operation portion 211 of the acknowledgement key 21 is formed as round button, since others are constituted and directionkeys almost phase
With thus illustration omitted and explanation herein.
Also, the directionkeys 22, operation portion 221 are inserted into the supported hole 101 being open on lid 10 in the rear, then from
The elastic supporting plate 24 that its downside installation is made of rubber slab etc..The elastic supporting plate 24 on the edge part for be formed as heavy wall with
The upper surface of following diaphragm switch 16 abuts to realize the waterproof of interior zone, at the same below the directionkeys 22 almost in
Centre portion is elastically supported on service portion 224 outstanding downwards with the state vertical with rear cover 10.Pass through the elastic supporting plate 24
Resilient support, directionkeys 22 in each supported hole 101 anti-delinking part 222 engage with the inward flange of supported hole 101 and prevent
The state to fall off, in addition the operation portion 221 of directionkeys 22 is operating surface (the upper surface of operation portion 221) from the rear cover in the state
10 surface state outstanding.In addition, the support portion 223 of multiple overshooting shapes is arranged in the peripheral portion below directionkeys 22,
It is abutted with the elastic supporting plate 24 when operating directionkeys 22.Diaphragm switch 16, the thin slice is arranged in the downside of lid 10 in the rear
Switch 16 is formed after switching integrally by multiple (being herein 5).The diaphragm switch 16 is disposed in metal substrate 15
Surface, diaphragm switch 16 by when being deformed in lower section execute switch motion in a manner of respectively with the acknowledgement key 21 and directionkeys 22
The switch portion is formed on corresponding position.Also, the service portion 224 of each surface difference direction of closing key 22 of 4 switch portions
Lower end.In addition, the diaphragm switch 16 is electrically connected with the control circuit of illustration omitted, corresponds to the switch portion of conducting and export telecommunications
Number.In addition, acknowledgement key 21 is almost identical composition, accordingly match in remaining 1 switch portion of the diaphragm switch 16
Set acknowledgement key 21.
Four directionkeys 2, the switch motion of direction of observation key 22, if the finger tip of operator (photographer) is in directionkeys 22
The upper surface of operation portion 221, i.e., abut with operating surface, and by the pressing operation push portion 221 of the finger, then service portion
224 therewith move downwards, switch portion conducting corresponding with diaphragm switch 16.If in addition, release finger pressing operation,
Then by the elastic reset power of elastic supporting plate 24, or along with the elastic reset power of diaphragm switch 16 keeps directionkeys 22 upward
Move to primary position, corresponding switch portion shutdown.At this point, since directionkeys 22 is supported in support portion 223 and elastic supporting plate 24
It is supported in the state of connecing, even if for example, only then directionkeys 22 becomes inclining a part for pressing operation operating surface from plumbness
Ramp-like state is supported by support portion 223 and is kept under the state, and service portion 224 moves downwards, switch portion conducting.In addition, when solution
When except pressing operation for directionkeys 22, by elastic supporting plate 24, directionkeys 22 is reset to vertical posture.Four direction
In key 2, according to electric signal when making switch portion be connected by directionkeys 22, cursor is moved to corresponding direction in display device 13
It is dynamic.
Shown in the directionkeys 22, the in the circumferential direction size of space of adjacent both direction key 22, such as Fig. 2 (b)
The size of space d of lower directionkeys 22D and right direction key 22R are set as the ruler of the width dimensions less than average human finger F
It is very little, it is configured to enough 1 fingers, it is generally desirable to operate adjacent both direction key 22D, 22R simultaneously with the finger tip of thumb.
On herein, on the operating surface of directionkeys 22, in circumferencial direction and the opposite position of adjacent directionkeys, in other words in circumference
On the two-end part in direction, the protrusion 2X1 of the integrally formed height for being improved an operating surface part.In the embodiment 1, such as
Shown in the appearance oblique view of Fig. 3, at the both ends of the central portion for the circumferencial direction for clamping the operation portion 221 in fan-shaped directionkeys 22
The protrusion 2X1 extended in diametric(al) is respectively formed in portion.Protrusion 2X1 shapes as the protrusion for killing width in circumferencial direction
At, and be formed as the taper that the height relative to operating surface from inner circumferential side to peripheral side gently increases.The composition of protrusion 2X1
It is identical on 4 directionkeys 22U, 22D, 22R, 22L.Accordingly, opposite convex respectively in adjacent both direction key 22
Portion 2X1 is the state being oppositely disposed in a circumferential direction with the size of space d.
By having protrusion 2X1, in 4 directionkeys 22 of individually operated four directionkeys 2, when the finger of operation finger F
When point is abutted with operating surface, since finger tip contacts simultaneously with the protrusion 2X1 of the both sides of direction key 22, operator (photographer) is i.e.
Make not confirm direction key 22 by visual observation, only finger tip can be made to be located at directionkeys 22 in the sense of touch of protrusion 2X1 with finger tip
The central portion of operation portion 221.Hereby it is possible to effectively individually be operated to direction key 22.On the other hand, adjacent two
A directionkeys, such as when operating lower directionkeys 22D and right direction key 22R simultaneously, by will from the lower directionkeys 22D currently contacted
Finger tip edge is moved again after operating the protrusion 2X1 that right side is moved, touched towards circumference right direction, then is finger tip and right direction key
The protrusion 2X1 in the left side of 22R is contacted, while the state contacted with the mutual opposite protrusion 2X1 of both direction key 22D, 22R.
If also, by sense of touch at that time make finger tip be located at both direction key 22D, 22R mutual opposite protrusion 2X1 interposition
It sets, then catches on the state of finger tip simultaneously for the tapering of two protrusion 2X1.If being carried out to both direction key 22D, 22R under the state
Pressing operation then can while and effectively operate the two directionkeys 22D, 22R.
At this point, the individually operated directionkeys 22 the case where and in the case of both direction key 22 that operation is adjacent, due to root
Significantly different to the sense of touch of protrusion 2X1 according to finger tip, operator is to operate individual directionkeys 22, still operates two at the same time
Directionkeys 22 can only be identified by the sense of touch of finger tip without visual confirmation directionkeys 22.In addition, operating two at the same time
It, can be to two by experiencing the operation reaction force transmitted from the protrusion 2X1 of both direction key 22 to finger tip when directionkeys 22
Directionkeys 22 applies impartial operating force, and the opportunity that the conducting of both direction key 22 turns off accordingly is uniformly relatively easy to.Cause
This, even if in the case where display device 13 is with the multiple options of rectangular display, for example, by operating upper directionkeys 22U simultaneously
Cursor can be made to the oblique movement in upper right side with right direction key 22R, cursor can be set rapidly and effectively relative to option.
Fig. 4 (a), (b) be four directionkeys after being set to the convex part deformation of directionkeys 22 embodiment 2 amplification
Front elevation and sectional view when in terms of the directions A.Identical symbol is marked with the equivalent part of embodiment 1.The embodiment 2
In, on the operating surface in the upper surface of the fan-shaped operation portion 221 of directionkeys 22, at the both ends of circumferencial direction, and comprising
The protrusion 2X2 that flat shape is triangle is formed in the region in the corner of outer edge side.In addition, protrusion 2X2 is formed as
The taper gently increased to both ends height from the central portion of the circumferencial direction of operating surface.In particular, the taper, adjacent two
On the tapered edges of the protrusion 2X2 of a directionkeys 22 direction vertical with diametric(al), i.e., linearly match in tangential direction
It sets.
In embodiment 2, when individually operated directionkeys 22, operating surface is touched with finger tip F, according to finger tip at operating surface both ends
The sense of touch of protrusion 2X2 finger tip can be made to be located at the center of operating surface, being capable of effectively individually operated direction key 22.It grasps simultaneously
When making adjacent both direction key 22, by the touching of finger tip and each protrusion 2X2 of adjacent both direction key 22, according to finger
The sense of touch of point touches the protrusion 2X2 of both direction key 22 simultaneously, and finger tip can be made to be located at the centre of these protrusions 2X2, Neng Goutong
When and with impartial operating force operation both direction key 22.In particular, the protrusion 2X2 of embodiment 2, due to adjacent both direction
The tapering edge of the protrusion 2X2 of key 22 is towards the tangential direction vertical with diametric(al), by pressing two to the outer direction simultaneously
A directionkeys 22, the operation opportunity for unifying these directionkeys 22 are relatively easy to.
Fig. 5 (a), (b) be four directionkeys after being set to the convex part deformation of directionkeys 22 embodiment 3 amplification
Front elevation and sectional view when in terms of the directions A.Identical symbol is marked with the equivalent part of embodiment 1.In the embodiment 3
The composition of protrusion 2X3 is to be provided with to be erected in the end positions along the outer peripheral circumferencial direction in fan-shaped directionkeys 22
The short cylindrical of operating surface.That is, as convex on the both ends of the circumferencial direction of the operating surface for the directionkeys 22 for being arranged in circumferencial direction
The short cylindrical of portion 2X3 integrally erects setting.All operating surfaces of directionkeys 22 are constituted as plane.
It is flat according to touching simultaneously if touching operating surface with finger tip F when individually operated directionkeys 22 in embodiment 3
Sense of touch when the protrusion 2X3 at the both ends of operating surface can make finger tip be located at the center of operating surface, effectively individually operated can be somebody's turn to do
Directionkeys 22.Simultaneously when operating adjacent both direction key 22, according to the opposite respectively of finger tip key 22 simultaneously in two directions
The touching of protrusion 2X3 can make finger tip be located at the centre of both direction key 22, can be simultaneously and with impartial operating force operation two
A directionkeys 22.Since the protrusion 2X3 of the embodiment 3 is short cylindrical, protrusion can significantly be identified according to the sense of touch of finger tip
2X3, and experience by finger tip the difference of the size of space of the circumferencial direction of protrusion 2X3, it can effectively identify that finger tip is
Positioned at the central portion of the operating surface of directionkeys 22, or positioned at the centre of both direction key 22.
Fig. 6 (a), (b) be four directionkeys after being set to the convex part deformation of directionkeys 22 embodiment 4 amplification
Front elevation and sectional view when in terms of the directions A.Identical symbol is marked with the equivalent part of embodiment 1.The embodiment 4
In, it is in the linear deformation sector button towards tangential direction that the operation portion 221 of directionkeys 22, which is formed as fan-shaped outer edge,.
In addition, protrusion 2X4 is formed as the both ends of the circumferencial direction of the operating surface along deformation sector, i.e., both direction adjacent each other
The opposite edges at two ends of key 22 and the government official's width threadiness protrusion extended in diametric(al).Protrusion 2X4 is formed as outside from inner circumferential side
While the width dimensions of side gently increase, height also gently increases.In addition, the deformation for passing through directionkeys 22
The shape of fan-shaped button, the diametric length of protrusion 2X4 more extend to radiation direction outside than the protrusion of Embodiments 1 to 3
, substantial rectangular is presented when observing as a whole in 4 directionkeys.
In embodiment 4, it is identical as embodiment 1 being capable of effectively individually operated directionkeys 22.In addition, operating phase simultaneously
When adjacent both direction key 22, by finger tip the protrusion 2X4 opposite respectively of both direction key 22 touching, according to finger tip
When sense of touch touches the protrusion 2X4 of both direction key 22 at the same time, finger tip can be made to be located at the centre of these directionkeys 22, Neng Goutong
When and with impartial operating force operation both direction key 22.At this point, since protrusion 2X4 is formed as compared with Embodiments 1 to 3
It is longer on the outside of radiation direction, by finger tip to the identification of the radiation direction outside left compared with Embodiments 1 to 3 also more
It is easy, effectively can operate adjacent both direction key 22 simultaneously.
Fig. 7 (a), (b) be four directionkeys after being set to the convex part deformation of directionkeys 22 embodiment 5 amplification
Front elevation and sectional view when in terms of the directions A.Identical symbol is marked with the equivalent part of embodiment 1.The embodiment 5
In, along the outer peripheral both ends of the operating surface in fan-shaped directionkeys 22, i.e., adjacent directionkeys 22 is in circumferencial direction
Be formed as the protrusion of horn shape protrusion 2X5 outstanding to the outer direction on opposite both ends.In other words, key 22 in all directions
Be formed as radial protrusion 2X5 on the both ends of circumferencial direction.The operating surface of the situation, directionkeys 22 can be plane,
And include both ends and outer peripheral height and the others of the circumferencial direction of the protrusion 2X5 of operating surface in embodiment 5
Region, i.e., it is also higher compared with central portion.
In embodiment 5, when individually operated directionkeys 22, by finger to both ends of the operating surface of higher formation and outer
The touching at edge can make finger tip be located at the central portion of operating surface, being capable of effectively individually operated direction key 22.It operates simultaneously
When adjacent both direction key 22, moves, can touch to circumferencial direction simultaneously if finger tip is made to be slided to the outer diameter direction of operating surface
Touch the radial protrusion 2X5 at adjacent directionkeys 22 opposite position respectively.By touching two simultaneously according to the sense of touch
The protrusion 2X5 of directionkeys 22 can make finger tip be located at the centre position of both direction key 22, can grasp simultaneously and with impartial power
Make the two directionkeys 22.In addition, since protrusion 2X5 is bigger than the protrusion 2X4 of embodiment 4 and protrudes to the outer direction, favorably
In effectively simultaneously operate adjacent both direction key 22.
It this concludes the description of the directionkeys 22 and protrusion 2X1~2X5 of Embodiments 1 to 5, it is preferable that the positive shape of protrusion
Shape and size, i.e., in terms of camera body back side when shape and size, relative to operating surface protrusion height dimension, root
It is suitably adjusted according to the size or shape of directionkeys.I.e., it is possible to which protrusion obstacle will not occur when being designed to individually operated directionkeys
To reduce the problem of operability, on the other hand, the two sides when can also be designed to operate adjacent both direction key simultaneously
The finger tip of operation finger is caught on to the protrusion of key, can operate shape, the ruler of both direction key simultaneously and with impartial operating force
It is very little.
Embodiment from the description above touches protrusion by finger tip, can identify 1 button and adjacent according to sense of touch
Two buttons contact condition, individually operated and two buttons that can effectively carry out button whiles operates, operates
Property is improved.That is, in individually operated button, when operating the finger tip of finger and abutting to operating surface, due to finger tip and button
Protrusion contact, even if operator can be by finger tip pair if not confirming the button by visual observation only with finger tip to the sense of touch of protrusion
The position of quasi- button can carry out the button practical operation.In addition, when operating two adjacent buttons simultaneously, pass through shifting
The finger tip of dynamic operation finger makes it while contacting the protrusion of two buttons, and finger tip can be aligned in two buttons according to sense of touch
Between position, can simultaneously practical operation is carried out to two buttons.In addition, in the above embodiment, it is shown that in this hair
Applied in bright operation button by 4 direction key groups at four directionkeys example, and two buttons or so or match up and down
Two directionkeys set, or the application of three directionkeys that is configured at circumference of 3 buttons as described in Patent Document 2 be also can be with
's.In addition it can also be applied to the multidirectional key with 5 or more buttons.It is arranged in center in addition, being shown in embodiment
There is the example of acknowledgement key, but the directionkeys there is no acknowledgement key can also be applied to.In addition, the present invention can also be applied to by side
The operation button that button other than to key is constituted, such as operation button that multiple buttons arrange on straight line, as ten key buttons that
The multiple key arrangements of sample are at rectangular operation button in length and breadth.It, can be in adjacent key in the case of these operation buttons
Side relative to each other position on form protrusion.
In embodiments, using the operation button of the present invention as a kind of composition of the operation button of digital camera, but
It can also be applied to the video camera of filmed image or the operation button of the various equipment of carried terminal equipment etc..
Utilization possibility in industry
The present invention has multiple buttons, while being effectively applied to individually operated each button, can operate simultaneously more
The operation button of a button.
Claims (5)
1. a kind of operation button has the multiple buttons being adjacent to, can these individually operated multiple buttons, or simultaneously
Operate adjacent key, which is characterized in that on the operating surface of the button, at least one of opposite position in adjacent key
Protrusion is formed on part；Consisting of can simultaneously be grasped with the protrusion of two adjacent buttons of the finger tip contacts of a finger
Make two buttons.
2. operation button according to claim 1, which is characterized in that the protrusion is a part for operating surface in face direction
Upper protrusion and formed.
3. operation button according to claim 1, which is characterized in that the multiple button circumferencial direction configure, in
It is respectively formed with protrusion on the both ends of the circumferencial direction of fan-shaped operating surface.
4. operation button according to claim 3, which is characterized in that the multiple button is 4 configured up and down
Directionkeys.
5. operation button according to claim 1, which is characterized in that the operation button is constituted comprising including camera
Equipment switch.
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